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Touch screen card machines breach Equality Act, says David Blunkett

Touch screen card machines breach Equality Act, says David Blunkett

Touch screen card machines breach Equality Act, says David Blunkett

19 March 2024

The former Labour home secretary said they are inaccessible for blind and visually impaired people.


Head of the civil service defends being part of all-male private members’ club

Head of the civil service defends being part of all-male private members’ club

Head of the civil service defends being part of all-male private members’ club

19 March 2024

Simon Case suggested to MPs it was ‘easier’ to reform the all-male Garrick Club ‘from within rather than chuck rocks from the outside’.


Mordaunt insists she is getting on with her job as Sunak prepares to face MPs

Mordaunt insists she is getting on with her job as Sunak prepares to face MPs

Mordaunt insists she is getting on with her job as Sunak prepares to face MPs

19 March 2024

Rishi Sunak will face both Prime Minister’s Questions and a session with the Tory 1922 Committee on Wednesday.


Dame Barbara Windsor’s widower to become dementia ‘people’s champion’

Dame Barbara Windsor’s widower to become dementia ‘people’s champion’

Dame Barbara Windsor’s widower to become dementia ‘people’s champion’

19 March 2024

Scott Mitchell is to attend a Downing Street summit on dementia on Wednesday.


First Minister thanks the people of Wales in emotional resignation speech

First Minister thanks the people of Wales in emotional resignation speech

First Minister thanks the people of Wales in emotional resignation speech

19 March 2024

Mark Drakeford, the outgoing leader of the Welsh Labour government, had to fight back tears as he gave his final speech in the Welsh Parliament.


Firms implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives ‘without evidence base’

Firms implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives ‘without evidence base’

Firms implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives ‘without evidence base’

19 March 2024

A panel found that many employers want ‘do to the right thing’, but are introducing measures without the support of evidence.


Comedians and actors will not be targeted under hate crime law – Police Scotland

Comedians and actors will not be targeted under hate crime law – Police Scotland

Comedians and actors will not be targeted under hate crime law – Police Scotland

19 March 2024

It comes as JK Rowling said she would not remove social media comments which could breach hate crime laws coming into effect in April.


Man arrested over east London crossbow attacks released under investigation

Man arrested over east London crossbow attacks released under investigation

Man arrested over east London crossbow attacks released under investigation

19 March 2024

The Metropolitan Police said its investigation into the ‘awful attacks’ remained a ‘complex and ongoing policing operation’.


Cameron urges Israel to allow more aid into Gaza as UK funds food parcels

Cameron urges Israel to allow more aid into Gaza as UK funds food parcels

Cameron urges Israel to allow more aid into Gaza as UK funds food parcels

19 March 2024

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron wants Israel to allow more crossings to open and for healthcare, water and sanitation to be restored.


Two in three teachers say AI is ‘too unreliable’ to assess pupils’ work – survey

Two in three teachers say AI is ‘too unreliable’ to assess pupils’ work – survey

Two in three teachers say AI is ‘too unreliable’ to assess pupils’ work – survey

19 March 2024

The poll, of 1,012 UK teachers, suggests that 13% think a new grading system for exams should be formulated which ‘assumes the use of AI’.


Five water firms in court over allegations of under-reporting pollution

Five water firms in court over allegations of under-reporting pollution

Five water firms in court over allegations of under-reporting pollution

19 March 2024

Severn Trent Water, United Utilities Water, Yorkshire Water, Northumbrian Water and Anglian Water appeared at the Competition Appeal Tribunal.


First vote on extending EU law to NI fails to get cross-community support

First vote on extending EU law to NI fails to get cross-community support

First vote on extending EU law to NI fails to get cross-community support

19 March 2024

The DUP introduced the applicability motion to the NI Assembly.


Channel 4 to invest advertising worth millions in ‘overlooked’ UK founders

Channel 4 to invest advertising worth millions in ‘overlooked’ UK founders

Channel 4 to invest advertising worth millions in ‘overlooked’ UK founders

19 March 2024

Channel 4 Ventures, the broadcaster’s investment arm, said the launch of its new initiative Untapped is the first of its kind in the industry.


Jury out in trial of mother accused of murdering toddler

Jury out in trial of mother accused of murdering toddler

Jury out in trial of mother accused of murdering toddler

19 March 2024

Christina Robinson, 30, denies murdering her son Dwelaniyah at the family home in Durham.


Mark Drakeford faces his last First Minister’s Questions

Mark Drakeford faces his last First Minister’s Questions

Mark Drakeford faces his last First Minister’s Questions

19 March 2024

Mark Drakeford, who will deliver his resignation speech later today, has faced his final First Minister’s Questions.


Video shows group trying to stop suspected XL bully during attack

Video shows group trying to stop suspected XL bully during attack

Video shows group trying to stop suspected XL bully during attack

19 March 2024

Police shot the animal that was found to be dangerously out of control in south London on Monday.


Council tax freeze confirmed as Inverclyde and Argyll and Bute announce U-turns

Council tax freeze confirmed as Inverclyde and Argyll and Bute announce U-turns

Council tax freeze confirmed as Inverclyde and Argyll and Bute announce U-turns

19 March 2024

All 32 local authorities will now not raise council tax following assurances from the Scottish Government.


Rishi Sunak announces European summit will be held at Blenheim Palace in July

Rishi Sunak announces European summit will be held at Blenheim Palace in July

Rishi Sunak announces European summit will be held at Blenheim Palace in July

19 March 2024

The Prime Minister said the meeting would ‘bring together our European friends’ to address shared challenges such as illegal migration.


Man arrested over murder of 78-year-old man in Kensington

Man arrested over murder of 78-year-old man in Kensington

Man arrested over murder of 78-year-old man in Kensington

19 March 2024

Police were called to a disturbance at a property on Longridge Road, Kensington on Sunday at 3.06pm.


US investors ‘more interested in dual access than lower corporation tax’

US investors ‘more interested in dual access than lower corporation tax’

US investors ‘more interested in dual access than lower corporation tax’

19 March 2024

Stormont Economy Minister Conor Murphy described lowering corporation tax to compete with Ireland as a ‘race to the bottom’.


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